Wairarapa and Hawke's Bay Back Roads
New Zealand
7 days (Bike: 6 days)
335 km (~56km per day)
Leisure
Quiet roads
Guided
Supported
Unique homesteads, vineyards and wildlife are all highlights of this lower North Island cycling holiday.
Discover stunning vineyards, homesteads and countryside along the back roads of the rural lower North Island by bike on our fully supported Wairarapa and Hawkes Bay Back Roads tour.
Starting in Wellington you’ll head over the Remutaka Ranges, dropping down into our first wine region, Martinborough. You'll enjoy easy riding on the Hawke’s Bay trails through vineyards and orchards, tackle Te Mata peak by bike or van, and explore Havelock North, one of New Zealand's most picturesque small towns.
Over to the Manawatu via the stunning Gentle Annie, you’ll bike the delightful Manawatu cycleway and can to choose to enjoy a scenic rafting trip on the Rangitaiki River or a horseback ride through stunning back country.
Staying at some unique, historic properties along the way, you’ll enjoy warm hospitality in some very special places, well away from the noise, distraction and chronic busyness of everyday.
Trip highlights
Ride up the leafy Hutt Valley and over the forested Remutaka Ranges
Stay the night at a boutique Martinborough vineyard
Enjoy the vineyards and farmland of the Wairarapa and Hawke's Bay
Meet rare, New Zealand wildlife at the Mt Bruce National Wildlife Centre
Stay at Hawkes Bay's Wallingford Homestead, built in 1858, and now a delightful retreat
Explore the pretty, country town of Havelock North
Choose your mode of transport up Te Mata Peak and soak up the views
Stay at the stunning River Valley Lodge and enjoy scenic rafting or horseback riding
Tour Information
From
Wellington
To
Wellington
Cost From
Guided Please Ask
Group Info
Private Group from just 6 travellersi
Inclusions
6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners
6 nights accommodation with ensuite facilities on a twin share basis
Wine tasting at 2 wineries
Entrance Fee to Pukaha National Wildlife Centre
Experienced guides who handle all the hard bits and share epic stories
Tasty nutritious snacks, drinks and treats
Pre departure information kit to help you plan and prepare
Access and concession fees paid to the Department of Conservation
New Zealand Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Exclusions
Bike hire (including helmet)
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
All beverages, other than breakfast
Optional Activities at River Valley Lodge
Arrival and departure transfers
Water bottle (help us save the environment and bring your own bike drink bottle)
Personal expenses (eg. phone calls, internet, laundry, shopping etc)
Travel insurance
Options
Bike RentalNZD$180
e-Bike Rental (subject to availability)NZD$600
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